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Public Service Warning for Homeowners Property tax reassessment scam hits epidemic proportions in California Counties Have you been contacted by a company that is offering to reassess the value of your property for a fee? Consumers should be aware the county will reassess property value for free. The company has a P.O. Box and goes by the name of "Property Tax Reassessment." The notice looks like it's an official government notification but it's not. If you have received a notice from this organization, did you ignore it, try to contact someone with the company or pay the fee? UCAN has received several calls from people who have received this notice. They have been advised to contact their tax consultant or the Attorney General's Office. They have also been told to call the District Attorney's Office if they would like to file a complaint. Proposition 8 - Temporary Decline in Value There is no reason to pay for a review that will be done for free. All 500,000 owners whose homes are reviewed will receive a letter by the end of June notifying them of the results. Owners who disagree with the results of the review or were not included in the review, may file an application through December 31. The Decline-In-Value form is simple to complete and readily available online or at one of the Assessor's District Offices. We will review the application and if a reduction is warranted, the taxable value will be reduced. Please note that there is no charge for a review. Owners are urged to wait until July to decide whether to file an application. 
Gennifer Mitchell, Realtor | cell: 916-316-1904 email: gennifermitchell@comcast.net | website: www.westrosevillenews.com Connect Realty | Focused in Placer and Sacramento Counties 
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